Central Florida Association of Black Journalists

CFABJ Membership Meeting
2021-01-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York), 2020-12-12 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York), 2020-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York), 2020-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Karachi)

CFABJ Executive Board Meeting
2021-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 UTC, 2020-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 UTC, 2020-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 UTC, 2020-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Karachi)

So You Want Your Name In Lights 2020 Summer Camp Music Videos Premier Showing At The Fourth Monthly Workshop/Talent Showcase
2020-12-19 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bronze Kingdom, 6464 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
ORLANDO, FL – This Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 12 noon, So You Want Your Name In Lights presents the world premiere of music videos BUSY CITY and FRIENDS & HATERS at the Bronze Kingdom Museum located at 6464 International Drive, Orlando, Florida (next to Bargain Planet). These two original songs were composed, recorded, and performed by our very own Orange County students who attended the 2020 So You Want Your Name In Lights Music Summer Camp. November Top Performer, Joshua “Demarkus” Bryant will perform virtually due to a non-local prior commitment. Prepare yourself to be amazed. FREE registration for talent showcase participants must be submitted no later than Thursday, December 17. Applications are available at www.musictomymind.com.
Jonathan ‘D-Lyfe’ Coutrier-Owens joins existing workshop facilitators Frank Taylor (international conductor/trumpeter) and Will Covington (international record producer/Grammy Award-winning drummer and program visionary) for the ongoing discussion “Education – The Ultimate Equalizer”. During his 10+ years in the music industry, DJ D-Lyfe;s career stretched from the recording studio to radio. D-Lyfe works with various independent and major recording label clients as he provides both sonically and commercially support for the next phase of their careers. D-Lyfe/ Mixed By D started his journey as a DJ in grade school; later following his passion to work in clubs and on various Orlando-based radio stations as a ‘mix-show” DJ. He is a Full Sail University graduate where he learned the sonics of music production. Currently, he is lead engineer at NuBreed Studios and an audio production instructor for the Melrose Center located inside the Orange County Public Library/Downtown Orlando Branch.
So You Want Your Name In Lights is a youth mentoring, arts-focused/crime prevention program funded in part by Orange County Government and the United Arts of Central Florida. Using music to engage their interest, this program is designed to provide life and social skills training to under-served youth (ages 12-17) with the aim to build character, self-confidence, self-esteem, leadership, and positive-thinking. Its 6-weeks summer program offers etiquette, healthy wellness, financial literacy, basic piano, music composition, copyrighting, sound recording, and field trips. On the last day of summer camp, the participants perform songs that they composed. When the camp ends, monthly mentor teen talk workshops are paired with talent showcases-for-scholarship to give students a year-round experience. Scholarship fundraising is conducted by Florida Songwriters Association, a 501c3 organization. You are welcome to email your questions to covingtong622@gmail.com or TEXT 321-217-4493. Check out www.musictomymind.com for further program information.

So You Want Your Name In Lights Talent Showcase and Workshop
2020-11-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Bronze Kingdom, 6464 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
SO YOU WANT YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS TEEN WORKSHOP/SHOWCASE-FOR-SCHOLARSHIPS SET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT BRONZE KINGDOM

ORLANDO, FL – SO YOU WANT YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS Mentor Teen Talk Workshop and Talent Showcase-For-Scholarships continue on Saturday, November 21, starting from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM.
Our host location is The Bronze Kingdom at 6464 International Drive.
On a monthly basis, until April 2021 (Awards Day), under-served youth, ages 12 to 17 (up to 18 for high school seniors only) have opportunities to participate in educational workshops, as well as showcases to share their talents. This month’s showcase features guest artist/vocalist Alonzo Allen who is October’s Top Performer. Each month a “Top Performer” is recognized by online voting; and that teen performer returns the following month to share their talent once more as featured guest artist. All “Top Performers” from these monthly showcase series (September 2020 – March 2021) will compete for scholarships and other prizes on April 24, 2021 (AWARDS DAY).
The November 21st Mentor Teen Talk workshop facilitators are Frank Taylor, International Recording Conductor/Trumpeter and Will Covington, Program Visionary/International Record Producer and Grammy-Award-Winning Drummer. Their topic is “Education – The Ultimate Equalizer For Any Profession”. They will also share some of their career experiences. Talent showcase application can be obtained at www.musictomymind.com; and should submit by Thursday, November 19 DEADLINE.
Attendees will get a sneak peek, self-guided tour of the Bronze Kingdom Museum. In-person attendance is limited, temperature check upon arrival and masks must be worn at all times. These FREE workshops and showcases are made possible from funding, in part, by Orange County and United Arts of Central Florida. So You Want Your Name In Lights is a youth mentoring/arts-focused program that uses music to engage participants’ interest. This program is designed to provide life and social skills training to under-served youth with the aim to build character, self-confidence, self-esteem, leadership, and positive-thinking. Its 6-weeks summer program offers etiquette, healthy wellness, financial literacy, basic piano, music composition, copyrighting, sound recording, field trips, and mentor teen talks that are paired with monthly talent showcases-for-scholarships. On the last day of summer camp, the participants perform songs that they composed. The monthly workshop/showcase is an offshoot of the summer music camp. Music To My Mind, Inc is a 501c3, non-profit music education organization.
For further questions or if you are interested in contributing to the SCHOLARSHIP FUND, please send your email to covingtong622@gmail.com.

Election Day
2020-11-03

Adobe MAX 2020 Creativity Conference
2020-10-20 12:00 - 2020-10-22 21:00 (America/New_York)
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
A free virtual event Oct.20 – 22
Begins Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 9am (PDT)
Featuring:

Common

Miranda July

Wendy MacNaughton

Zendaya

Awkwafina

Conan O’Brien

Register Here

History Speaks: Race and Reform in America
2020-10-06 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
View event details:
http://cfabj.org/history-speaks-race-and-reform-in-america/

Last Day to Register to Vote in 2020 Election
2020-10-05
Orange County Voting Information: https://www.ocvote.com/voting
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Are You Ready to Vote?
2020-09-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
View more information: http://cfabj.org/are-you-ready-to-vote/
